Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
450 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Snowden International School at Copley is a multicultural, multilingual urban high school in the center of Copley Square, Boston. Snowden International is a college preparatory high school with an international studies and world language focus that offers a rigorous academic curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SIS is an International Baccalaureate School. This program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB students take an active part in, and contribute to, their school, their local community and their global community. |